Continuation...
How fitting that Mr. Dan Wagner was the first commenter when he is one of the top people I'm glad to have met this year. Here's to not being just "show friends" with D-Wag :) Thanks to those of you who posted comments also; I love you guys. <3
So I'm sitting here at the office and it's pretty sad to think that I only have 2-3 weeks left here. Waking up at 7AM is not necessarily ideal, but that's real life for ya. And I would love nothing more than to come to this office every day. When I came back from spring break, people all over were telling me how I was missed and such. Erica was looking a little down today so I went to talk to her and we had some really good conversation. When I bounce around looking for things to do, I actually stay and talk to these people for a while often times. What more could I ask for in a job then to do something I love (writing, and about soap operas none the less!) and to work with amazing people? There is not one person in this office that has said an unkind word to me or who I don't enjoy talking to. As far as I can tell, nobody has problems with anyone. How often does that happen?
As Michelle and I drove home from Ben's last night, she said "Isn't it weird to think that we won't be able to do this anymore? That we'll actually have to schedule time to see one another?" And honestly, that part of graduation hasn't hit me yet. I'm so fixated on getting out of that God forsaken school that I haven't thought about leaving all of my friends behind. Granted, those I most want to stay in touch with, I certainly will. They're the people I talk to on breaks and make plans to see them on said breaks. But it'll be weird not being able to see each other whenever we want. Such is growing up though. I've been blessed to have met some of the best people at school, and I wouldn't trade my time with any of them for anything. Post may not hold nearly as many memories for me as Southampton did and the campus itself will be easy to leave (for SC, both the people and the campus sucked to say goodbye to), but it's still going to suck separating from my friends. Ben's mother asked last night if we were going to graduation because we had to or because we wanted to. I definitely want to. I worked my ass off for four years, I most certainly am walking across that stage, shaking hands with Paul Forestel, and accept my diploma. It'll be an amazing, bittersweet feeling. (ps, just found out Hillary Clinton is our guest speaker. That's kinda exciting)
Dan and I had a huge blowout last week. For the first time in eleven months, I witnessed him crying. He's always stood by the fact that nothing makes him cry, not even death, but he broke down in front of me. And I didn't know what to do. We talked a looooot of shit out, and it was good. Learning stuff the hard way may not be fun, but sometimes it's for the best. I don't know yet if I'm going to stay there after graduation or move home. I want to stay, but I don't know how the 'rents would feel about that. We've lived together for the past four months, it'll be weird if I have to move back home and not wake up to his beautiful face every morning. We've started discussing adoption or insemination, and having a commitment ceremony... big, scary stuff, but surprisingly, I wasn't too scared. It just feels right. I know I'm 21, he's 19, but I don't know, it just feels right and good. I love him more than I ever thought possible.
Monty closes this weekend, and that saddens me. Not only will I not see this great show and even more amazing people every weekend, but I won't really be working at CAP for a while. I don't intend to do much for Music Man; just fill in for lights when Scotty needs. It'll be weird having my weekends back again, and I'll actually miss that. I may have been mortified over the infamous lighting incident for Monty, but the guys have all gotten over it and we joke about it now. They actually talk to me more now (aside from the ones I knew going in that is) then they did before I messed up that crucial cue!
Speaking of shows, I ought to start trying to be off-book for Dr. Cook's Garden seeing as the show is two weeks from Sunday. I'm having a blast with this show; it's such a great feeling to be back in the rehearsal process again. The troupe is filled with incredible people and I love them. It's only a 5 person cast, but they're all great. I'm having fun with the part and I can't wait to have the script out of my hands and be able to put little physical quirks and whatnot into Elias. This is my first straight play (barring Not About Nightingales, which I don't count too much since I came in like 3 days before we opened and was just a filler for more prisoners during scenes; I really did nothing) and it's a great part. I miss singing and dancing, but I was never very good at either of those. Like I was contemplating asking Rich to be in Rocky this month, but I thought about how I don't really look good dancing and wouldn't contribute much to the show. Of course I still wanna do musicals (esp. the upcoming Bye, Bye Birdie at CAP), but I think I should try my hand more at straight plays. Pilar actually told me that if there's a play I wanna put up, whether to be in and/or direct, she and the troupe will help me do so. I have a couple in mind (namely The Normal Heart and Moose Mating) so we'll see if maybe I can do something with that.
I think I've rambled enough and bored you all with my gushing and babbling. I should probably grab some lunch too before seeing if there's more work to do. Thanks to those who read. And just another thank you to my friends for being the best a guy could ask for.
Oh, for those who have $50 to spare and are interested in seeing Dr. Cook's Garden, some slight info:
$50 a head, including dinner and a show
It's from 3-7 on Sunday May 7
It's at Christ the King Church in Patchogue (I believe that's the name)
Great show and a benefit for an injured soldier from Iraq
Contact me for ticket ordering info, info about the show, or anything else you may be curious about
Oh, and one week until LA and the Daytime Emmys. CAN NOT FREAKIN WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you all <3
So I'm sitting here at the office and it's pretty sad to think that I only have 2-3 weeks left here. Waking up at 7AM is not necessarily ideal, but that's real life for ya. And I would love nothing more than to come to this office every day. When I came back from spring break, people all over were telling me how I was missed and such. Erica was looking a little down today so I went to talk to her and we had some really good conversation. When I bounce around looking for things to do, I actually stay and talk to these people for a while often times. What more could I ask for in a job then to do something I love (writing, and about soap operas none the less!) and to work with amazing people? There is not one person in this office that has said an unkind word to me or who I don't enjoy talking to. As far as I can tell, nobody has problems with anyone. How often does that happen?
As Michelle and I drove home from Ben's last night, she said "Isn't it weird to think that we won't be able to do this anymore? That we'll actually have to schedule time to see one another?" And honestly, that part of graduation hasn't hit me yet. I'm so fixated on getting out of that God forsaken school that I haven't thought about leaving all of my friends behind. Granted, those I most want to stay in touch with, I certainly will. They're the people I talk to on breaks and make plans to see them on said breaks. But it'll be weird not being able to see each other whenever we want. Such is growing up though. I've been blessed to have met some of the best people at school, and I wouldn't trade my time with any of them for anything. Post may not hold nearly as many memories for me as Southampton did and the campus itself will be easy to leave (for SC, both the people and the campus sucked to say goodbye to), but it's still going to suck separating from my friends. Ben's mother asked last night if we were going to graduation because we had to or because we wanted to. I definitely want to. I worked my ass off for four years, I most certainly am walking across that stage, shaking hands with Paul Forestel, and accept my diploma. It'll be an amazing, bittersweet feeling. (ps, just found out Hillary Clinton is our guest speaker. That's kinda exciting)
Dan and I had a huge blowout last week. For the first time in eleven months, I witnessed him crying. He's always stood by the fact that nothing makes him cry, not even death, but he broke down in front of me. And I didn't know what to do. We talked a looooot of shit out, and it was good. Learning stuff the hard way may not be fun, but sometimes it's for the best. I don't know yet if I'm going to stay there after graduation or move home. I want to stay, but I don't know how the 'rents would feel about that. We've lived together for the past four months, it'll be weird if I have to move back home and not wake up to his beautiful face every morning. We've started discussing adoption or insemination, and having a commitment ceremony... big, scary stuff, but surprisingly, I wasn't too scared. It just feels right. I know I'm 21, he's 19, but I don't know, it just feels right and good. I love him more than I ever thought possible.
Monty closes this weekend, and that saddens me. Not only will I not see this great show and even more amazing people every weekend, but I won't really be working at CAP for a while. I don't intend to do much for Music Man; just fill in for lights when Scotty needs. It'll be weird having my weekends back again, and I'll actually miss that. I may have been mortified over the infamous lighting incident for Monty, but the guys have all gotten over it and we joke about it now. They actually talk to me more now (aside from the ones I knew going in that is) then they did before I messed up that crucial cue!
Speaking of shows, I ought to start trying to be off-book for Dr. Cook's Garden seeing as the show is two weeks from Sunday. I'm having a blast with this show; it's such a great feeling to be back in the rehearsal process again. The troupe is filled with incredible people and I love them. It's only a 5 person cast, but they're all great. I'm having fun with the part and I can't wait to have the script out of my hands and be able to put little physical quirks and whatnot into Elias. This is my first straight play (barring Not About Nightingales, which I don't count too much since I came in like 3 days before we opened and was just a filler for more prisoners during scenes; I really did nothing) and it's a great part. I miss singing and dancing, but I was never very good at either of those. Like I was contemplating asking Rich to be in Rocky this month, but I thought about how I don't really look good dancing and wouldn't contribute much to the show. Of course I still wanna do musicals (esp. the upcoming Bye, Bye Birdie at CAP), but I think I should try my hand more at straight plays. Pilar actually told me that if there's a play I wanna put up, whether to be in and/or direct, she and the troupe will help me do so. I have a couple in mind (namely The Normal Heart and Moose Mating) so we'll see if maybe I can do something with that.
I think I've rambled enough and bored you all with my gushing and babbling. I should probably grab some lunch too before seeing if there's more work to do. Thanks to those who read. And just another thank you to my friends for being the best a guy could ask for.
Oh, for those who have $50 to spare and are interested in seeing Dr. Cook's Garden, some slight info:
$50 a head, including dinner and a show
It's from 3-7 on Sunday May 7
It's at Christ the King Church in Patchogue (I believe that's the name)
Great show and a benefit for an injured soldier from Iraq
Contact me for ticket ordering info, info about the show, or anything else you may be curious about
Oh, and one week until LA and the Daytime Emmys. CAN NOT FREAKIN WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you all <3